I'm envious of people who tan. I just burn and freckle. Lots of high-factor sunscreen needed as soon as it's warm enough to expose any skin (never all over though - we're too overlooked ).
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
I daren't open my birthday chocolates. But then again what difference does it make when you eat the calories? They're going to do the business sooner or later. I'm going to open them now. The best way to get rid of temptation is to give in.
Sugar consumption puts your tooth enamel at risk, but the acid produced can be neutralised by saliva after about an hour. Therefore better to eat all the chocolates in one go, rather than spread them out through the day, and prolong the problem. That’s my interpretation and I’m sticking to it! ( not so good for the rest your body, but I’m happy with the trade off!) Enjoy the chocolates, and a belated happy birthday!
I'm envious of people who tan. I just burn and freckle. Lots of high-factor sunscreen needed as soon as it's warm enough to expose any skin (never all over though - we're too overlooked ).
@JennyJ I'm one of those people who has always tanned very easily and deeply, although I don't go as dark now as I used to. Never used sun tan lotion when I was younger, although I did use after sun products. I do now use suncream on my face. Some years ago I had just gone back to work after a holiday and had to go one of the offices to investigate a problem. A voice behind me said "My God, you're blacker than I am". This was a West Indian woman I worked with, and she wasn't exactly pale skinned.
In contrast my brother used to go lobster red at the first hint of sunshine and would be back to his peely-wally normal state within about 48 hours.
We went to Hampton Court Castle today and was shocked/horrified/disgusted to see a notice asking people not to help themselves to the fruit and vegetables growing in the walled garden. It must have been happening a lot for them to bother putting a sign up. What is wrong with people!
B3, belated happy birthday 🎂. Hosta,ah,there you are! Dove said you would be busy gardening. Who was it who said "I can resist anything but temptation",, Mae West?? Actually, dentists say you should eat your sweeties straight after a meal,or you can snack on cheese straight after, restore the acid balance
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I've been busy with gardening chores and topping up my all over tan, so nothing much to be curmudgeonly about.
Hugs too all
Happy birthday by the way 🥂
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Enjoy the chocolates, and a belated happy birthday!